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Birkebeinerrennet 2021 forced to cancellation

27 February 2021

Birken AS is, due to the strong official covid-restrictions, forced to cancel this years Birkebeinerrennet. But there still is a chance, to collect a stamp in your Worldloppet Passport: To give more people the possibility to enter WinterBirken QR, its period is extended with two weeks, to the original date for Birkebeinerrennet, March 21. In […]

FIS joins the Virtual Racing League

25 February 2021

The cooperation between the International Ski Federation and Worldloppet has been fruitful ever since. The marathon skiing elite cup FIS Worldloppet Cup carried out by Worldloppet and its member races and supported by the FIS was the last major common project. Now it is time for a new one: FIS is joining the Virtual Racing […]

VLOG: Best Austrian at Tartu Maraton 2021 (Any maybe also the only one…)

23 February 2021

Together with 3500 skiers I made my way from Otepää to Elva at 2021’s Tartu Maraton. Tough conditions, but a great race: My mom always said: ‘One day, when you train hard enough , you will become best Austrian at Tartu Maraton! ‘ Have a look into Estonia’s Tartu Maraton, in this VLOG and see: […]

VLOG: Best Austrian at Tartu Maraton 2021 (Maybe also the only one…)

 Together with 3500 skiers I made my way from Otepää to Elva at 2021’s Tartu Maraton. Tough conditions, but a great race:  My mom always said: ‘One day, when you train hard enough , you will become best Austrian at Tartu Maraton!’  Have a look into Estonia’s Tartu Maraton, in this VLOG and see:  Will […]

Final days to join the virtual Jizerska 50

22 February 2021

Unfortunately only the professionals’ races were granted the exemption by the Czech Ministry of Health, but Jizerská 50 is unique mainly because of the participation of hobby skiers. For this reason the organizers decided to offer a virtual race thanks to which the more than 50-year history of Jizerská 50 can continue at least at […]

Mannima & Polluste are the winners of Tartu Maraton 2021

21 February 2021

As there were almost no international skiers at the starting line, the chance was more than high, that finally Estonians can celebrate a home victory at Tartu Maraton. And they took the chance! Tatjana Mannima turned out to not only be the fastest woman today, she also was in the leading group of the men […]

Will Estonians take the victory of Tartu Maraton after 16 years?

19 February 2021

The main favorites of Tartu Maraton are Niko Koskela (FIN), the winner of Tartu Maraton in 2019, and Mart Kevin Põlluste, who finished as the best Estonian in the same year. Tatjana Mannima (EST) is a favorite among women. The Finnish skier, Niko Koskela, will be a tough competition for two Estonians – Mart Kevin […]

The King is joining the Virtual Racing League

18 February 2021

On March 7th a small group of elite skiers will ski the king of cross-country skiing races, the Vasaloppet – the Swedish Worldloppet race. Popular skiers are prevented to participate. But the organizers came up with some ideas, to offer the Vasa experience also to amateurs, including the possibility to get a stamp in your […]

Gallery: Jizerska 50 elite race 2021

15 February 2021

In 2021 only a small group of elite skiers was allowed to join the Czech Worldloppet event. The local healthy ministry did not allow a mass event. But the pro team athletes brought a great competition to the Jizera Mountains, with two Swedes taking the victory: Emil Persson and Lina Korsgren. ? Jakub Nedbal

Sweden and Sweden take the victory in today’s Jizerska 50

14 February 2021

Before the race local hero Kateřina Smutná mentioned she’d like to grab a medal at this year’s Jizerská 50. And she’s succeeded. With a third place, she stood on the podium again after two years. The best Czech male skier was Jiří Pliska who came 19th. The fight for the gold among the long-distance women […]

Jizerska 50 elite racing weekend coming

12 February 2021

The only exception by the Czech Ministry of Health was given to the professional events of Jizerska 50 because their participants are regularly tested. They will compete today, Friday 12th, in a sprint event and on Sunday 14th the 50 km CT main race. The Jizerska 50 is one of the “Grand Classics” events of […]

Despite pandemic: Several Wordloppet races can take place

11 February 2021

Despite the ongoing pandemic, the famous Marcialonga has taken place end of January. The organizers had to invest a lot of effort, to guarantee a safe race for more than 1100 skiers, but they managed it. Also other Worldloppet events got permission from the local authorities to take place. While the upcoming Jizerska Padesatka (14th […]